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FD53 HVZ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

58,165 mi
Last recorded58,165 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 HVZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 58,165 miles

nearside and offside front lower arm rubbers slight movement

nearside and offside front strut top lift

Fail 30 Oct 2018 58,165 miles

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front lower arm rubbers slight movement

nearside and offside front strut top lift

Pass 8 Nov 2017 54,955 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 54,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 49,086 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also badly worn on inner edge. no canvas/cords visible. (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracking in treads.

Pass 2 Oct 2015 39,886 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 39,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose as marked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 32,350 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 22,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 14,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 10,655 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 9,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear and n/s/f tyres have cracking to outside walls

Pass 27 Oct 2010 9,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear and n/s/f tyres have cracking to outside walls

Pass 20 Oct 2009 8,268 miles

N/s/f tyre slightly deteriorated

N/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

O/s/f tyre slightly deteriorated

O/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2008 7,027 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 5,737 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 3 Oct 2006 4,451 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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FD53 HVZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2003 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 47,451 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD53 HVZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FD53 HVZ registered?

FD53 HVZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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